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Hailstone

usgb/ˈheɪlstəʊn/Volume
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Weather TermPlay
Used to describe a particular type of precipitation during thunderstorms or severe weather. SlideThe weather report warned of the possibility of hailstones this afternoon.
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Size VariationPlay
Hailstones can vary greatly in size, sometimes described in comparison to common objects. SlideThe hailstones were as small as peas but some were as large as golf balls.
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Physical DamagePlay
Hailstones can cause damage to vehicles, crops, and structures, often mentioned in insurance or news reports. SlideThe farmers assessed the damage after hailstones devastated their crops.